Asian Ginseng Panax ginseng
deep immune tonic, stimulating adaptogen, adrenal tonic
Asian Ginseng is a “hot” remedy (best used for “cold” conditions) never use in cancer: too hot!
North American Ginseng Panax quinquifolium
deep immune tonic, relaxing adaptogen, adrenal tonic
North American Ginseng is considered a “cold” remedy (best used for “hot” conditions) not to be used in cancer: too cold!
Siberian Genseng Eleutherococcus senticosus
deep immune tonic, general adaptogen, circulatory tonic, surface immune stimulant, antineoplastic, adrenal tonic, pancreatic tonic
Eleuthero has most of the properties of its cousin, Ginseng, but is neither “hot” nor “cold” and is therefore of more general use. It is a useful part of almost any immune support formulation and is helpful in chemotherapy both in reducing side effects (as an adaptogen) and in enhancing the therapeutic effects of the chemotherapy. lowers blood sugar
Astragalus Astragalus membranaceus
deep immune tonic, general adaptogen, surface immune stimulant, antineoplastic, adrenal tonic, pancreatic tonic
synergistic with Siberian Ginseng, and with Echinacea. It is helpful in chemotherapy both in reducing side effects (as an adaptogen) and in enhancing the therapeutic effects of the chemotherapy.
Reishi mushrooms Ganoderma lucidum
deep immune tonic, adaptogen, surface immune stimulant, antineoplastic, antiviral
may be used in small doses as a “potentizer” should be used for 4 to 6 weeks (and then only repeated after a “holiday” of 4 to 6 weeks). Can be used in severe immune depletion such as AIDS and cancer. Particularly useful in lymphoma with, for instance, cleavers and phytolacca. It is helpful in chemotherapy both in reducing side effects (as an adaptogen) and in enhancing the therapeutic effects of the chemotherapy.
See also: Reishi.com
False Sarsaparilla Aralia nudicaulis
general adaptogen, adrenal tonic
a wonderful herb, but difficult to obtain. synergistic with Siberian and North American Ginseng
Spiknard Aralia racemosa
general adaptogen, adrenal tonic
a wonderful herb, but difficult to obtain. synergistic with Siberian and North American Ginseng needs cooling helpers in acute conditions
Elecampane Inula helenicum
stimulating adaptogen
use in acute conditions,but needs cooling helpers, e.g. Coltsfoot
